EVERY DAY SHOULD BE FILLED WITH LOVE, HUGS.......AND COOKIES, TOO... XOXO

Saturday, September 3, 2011

MARASCHINO CHERRY CHEESECAKE BARS

ONE PERK OF BEING IN THE SECRET RECIPE CLUB IS GETTING TO SEE SO MANY DELISH RECIPES FROM BLOGS THAT ARE NEW TO ME!!! THIS RECIPE WAS MADE ORIGINALLY BYBIG BEAR'S WIFE AND FEATURED FOR THE SECRET RECIPE CLUB BY VERONICA'S CORNUCOPIA. HAVE FUN CHECKING OUT BOTH OF THEIR BLOGS.

AS FOR THESE BARS...IF YOU LOVE MARASCHINO CHERRIES, THESE ARE FOR YOU! PAIRED WITH A COOKIE CRUST AND A CHOCOLATE GANACHE...HELLLO!

Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars for 3-4 minutes, until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the egg and extracts and mix until blended. Add half the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix. Add remaining flour and mix just until flour is incorporated and the dough is smooth and soft. Spread and press dough into the bottom of a 9”x13” baking dish. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat 1 egg white until frothy. Brush egg white over crust. Bake 3 minutes longer or until egg white is set.